Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Business Skills, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Capacity Management, Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP), Commodity Management, Computer Engineering, Computer Vision, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Customer Experience, DNA, Electrical Components, Emerging Technology, Forecasting, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Machine Learning, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Network Support, Optics, Performance Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Product Programs, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Risk Management, Robotic Simulation Software, Robotics, Robotics Software, Scorecarding, Semiconductors, Sourcing Strategy, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Team Player, Technical Operations, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Test Design, Vehicle Fleets, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel
Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA?
We apply advances in robotics and software to solve real-world problems that delight our customers experiences in ways we cant even imagine yet.
Amazon Robotics is located in the greater Boston area, the epicenter of robotics innovation. Our diverse teams come from all over the world to design, test and build our dynamic fleet of robots, mechatronic systems and pack automation solutions. We design autonomous movement and mobility, artificial intelligence and machine learning, manipulation, simulation, robotic management software, predictive analytics, and much more.
The Amazon Robotics Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics technology and is responsible for getting the right materials to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions.
The Global Commodity Management team for Electronic Components is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Commodity Manager for Perception.
Job Description
Either experience with (CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, SoC, SoM) or Camera / Optics with a background in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, negotiating, contract development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy.
The ideal candidate for this position will be self-managed and a driven sourcing strategist, with experience in semiconductor industry, mapping and aligning design and technology roadmaps, experience in creating sourcing strategies, and business acumen to support engineering teams to develop latest technologies through strong vendor base, without capacity constrain, while achieving cost reduction goals.
The Sr. Global Commodity Manager has an important role in ensuring their respective commodity and suppliers meet the technical and commercial specifications necessary for Robotics to satisfy its internal Manufacturing Operations, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, and Hardware Engineering customers.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Managing overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability, capacity planning, contracting, risk mitigation, and cost and quality improvements.
- Collaborating with technical operations, engineering, and program teams on new product introduction programs to define standard and custom product requirements to ensure that sourcing strategies meet the technical capabilities, cost, and business objectives.
- Developing efficient and accurate mechanisms for communicating forecast and capacity requirements for sustaining and new products.
- Supporting the purchasing and planning teams by monitoring supplier performance and addressing supply and/or quality issues.
- Aligning supplier strategies to Robotics objectives for sustaining production and new product release.
- Developing a commodity and supplier technology roadmap, aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities.
- Responsible for maintaining monthly supplier scorecards and conducting quarterly executive business reviews.
- Periodic travel to supplier's domestic and international manufacturing sites, approximately 15%.
A Day in the Life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment.
The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, wed still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
About the Team
The Global Commodity Management Electronic Components team inside Robotic Supply Chain is responsible for all components that makeup a PCBA which goes into our fleet of robots. This includes all semiconductors, passives, PCBs, modules, etc.
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